Warriors clinch first title in 40 years

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NBA Australia
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The Golden State Warriors claimed their first NBA championship in 40 years with a 105-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.

Golden State were in control from the outset at Cleveland's Quicken Loans Arena, with a 28-15 first quarter setting up their game six win.

The Cavs pulled back into the contest by half-time before the Warriors surged clear once more.

Cleveland got within four points late in the fourth, but the Warriors held their nerve from the free-throw line.

Having trailed 2-1 in the NBA Finals, the Warriors made it three straight wins to secure their fourth title.